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Capstone College

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 23%

Located in Pasadena, California, Capstone College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Capstone College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Capstone College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Capstone College is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

Capstone College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Capstone College are Electrician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Electrician

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Capstone College was $13,381. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Capstone College net price calculator

$13,381

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Capstone College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $13,381 $687 (5%) $14,586 $12,980 $18,134 $18,943 $18,943
2021 $14,068 $964 (7%) $14,702 $11,108 $16,296
2020 $13,104 $1,574 (11%) $13,947 $12,753 $16,313 $16,307 $18,630
2019 $14,678 $5 $14,665 $14,430 $15,870
2018 $14,683 $48 $14,129 $14,883 $16,344
2017 $14,635 $897 (7%) $13,248 $14,593 $14,911
2016 $13,738 $3,018 (28%) $13,278 $13,560 $15,366 $17,449
2015 $10,720 $785 (7%) $12,483 $15,626 $10,626
2014 $11,505 -- $10,212 $14,405 $13,280

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Capstone College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Capstone College received on average $3,629 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,629
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 35 63% $4,229 $148,000
Other Federal Grant 49 88% $3,629 $177,800
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 49 88% $3,629 $177,800

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 82% of freshman students at Capstone College received $8,250 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,250
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 46 82% $8,250 $379,500
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 46 82% $8,250 $379,500

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$12,700
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Capstone College sorted by popularity.

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 23

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 23 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 20

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 39 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 9 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 30 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

76.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 39 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 9 students dropped out of the school.

23.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Capstone College is greatly skewed towards men students, with 97.2% of undergraduate students being men and 2.8% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 36, with 1 women and 35 men.

  • men 97.2% 35 students
  • women 2.8% 1 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 24% 8 students
  • 30-34 21% 7 students
  • 18-19 15% 5 students
  • 22-24 15% 5 students
  • 35-39 9% 3 students
  • 20-21 6% 2 students
  • 40-49 6% 2 students
  • 50-64 3% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Capstone College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Capstone College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)